Governor’s House, William Simpson’s Asylum, Plean, 1907
In 1809, William Simpson died whilst on a voyage to Malta. The only son of Francis Simpson, he had previously served with the British Navy. His service with the Navy […]
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The Bridge Clock at the Customs Roundabout – Gifted to Stirling, 1910
We begin Scotland’s Year of Architecture, Innovation and Design, 2016, with a Document of the Month from the Stirling Burgh Dean of Guild collection. In January 1910, Stirling’s Provost, David […]
Drymen School Log Book and Diptheria
Stirling Council Archives holds various education records, including a log book for Drymen Public School, 1874-1911 (SC5/6/99). The Head Teacher of Drymen Public School was responsible for keeping this log […]
Vote for your favourite 40th anniversary post
Over the last few months Stirling Council Archives has been celebrating their 40th anniversary by showcasing ’40 Items on our 40th Year’ in regular posts. At our upcoming Explore Your […]
The Battle of Sheriffmuir in the Kirk Session Records, 1715 – 1717
This November is the 300th anniversary of the Battle of Sheriffmuir, part of the 1715 Jacobite rebellion. While the Jacobite rising of 1745 is well known and celebrated, the early […]
The earliest surviving presbytery minute book in Scotland: Stirling Presbytery minute book, 1581 – 1589
This beautifully preserved record is the earliest surviving presbytery minute book in the whole of Scotland. It dates from the very first days of presbyteries in Scotland after the decision […]
An address to the Eastern District of Stirlingshire: A response to the threat of invasion by Napoleon Bonaparte of Stirlingshire
‘Great GOD!!! Shall the fair land of Caledonia be in reality contaminated by the sacrilegious feet of Frenchman?” Within the Stirling Council Archives Murray of Polmaise collection, there is a […]
Holy Rude Kirk Session minutes: golf on the Sabbath
CH2/1026/2 Stirling’s earliest written reference to golf. Holy Rude Kirk Session minutes, 30th January 1621 David Hart is recorded here being brought in front of the Stirling Kirk Session for […]
Wallace Monument Plans
Within the Stirling Burgh collection at Stirling Council Archives there are some very special architectural plans of the Wallace Monument. Recently conserved, the original plans by architect Thomas Rochead were […]
Oath of Allegiance to the Crown, 1734
This paper surviving from the 18th century gives a unique insight into the voting system before the reforms of 1832, anxieties relating to the Jacobites on the part of the […]